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Table 2 Age-Standardized Percent of Overweight Adults who Perceive Themselves to be Overweight by Race/Ethnicity and Income

From: The change in weight perception of weight status among the overweight: comparison of NHANES III (1988–1994) and 1999–2004 NHANES

 

Non-Hispanic Whites

Non-Hispanic Blacks

Mexican Americans

 

NH III 1988–1994

NH 1999–2004

NH III, 1988–1994

NH 1999–2004

NH III, 1988–1994

NH 1999–2004

PIR 0–1.85

67.9

60.2 a

55.6

37.5 a

48.7

48.1

PIR 1.86–3.50

75.1*

66.2a

57.9

52.5*

62.9*

61.4*

PIR > 3.50

71.8

68.5*

59.3

52.6 *

70.7*

63.9*

  1. * Indicates a statistically significant difference in perception from reference group, (PIR 0–185%), within each survey period, p < 0.05
  2. a. Indicates a statistically significant difference in perception across survey periods, p < 0.05